Leica X Vario sensor review: Formidable low-light performance 2020

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Leica X Vario sensor review: Formidable low-light performance 2020, After the success of the APS-C Leica X and revamped the X2 Compact with its 23mm (35mm equivalent) f2.8 fixed lens, it was somewhat surprising to see the firm launching the X Wario - An X derived body with a fixed Leica.

Wario-Elmar Zoom. Although the 18–46 mm (28–70 mm equivalent) Leico Vario – Elmar ASPH has only a modest maximum f3.5–6.4 variable aperture, with 9 elements in 8 groups (with 2 aspherical elements) the optical quality is promising.

As well as a manual focus ring (the aperture is set using a dial on the body), it has autofocus using an 11-point contrast based (CD) AF system and can focus close to 30 cm.

 

 Leica X Vario sensor review: Formidable low-light performance

In addition to the zoom, the main features include a quiet electronic shutter with 30-1 / 2000th second range and promising high flash sync (theoretically up to 1/2000 seconds), high-resolution (920K dot) 3.0 ”LCD, though fixed.

 And includes continuous shooting up to 5fps. Of course, for the purposes of this review, we are interested in sensors.

It is a 16.2-Mpix APS-C size CMOS device with sensitivity running from ISO.2500 to a maximum of ISO12,500. The X Vario is also capable of capturing full HD video, but at just 30fps using the MP4 format.

The camera weighs 24 ounces (628 grams) including battery and measures 5.24 x 2.87 x 3.74 ”(133x73x95mm). With a premium of $ 850 over the current $ 1995 LeEco X2, it is now available in black or chrome finish.

Leica X Vario sensor Main Specifications:

    16-MPX APS-C CMOS Sensor


    18–46 mm (28–70 mm equivalent) Leica Vario-Elmar

    11-point CD-AF

    3.0 ″ 920 K-dot tilt LCD

    1920 x 1080 HD video at 30fps

    Continuous shooting at 5 fps

    Become a jerk

    Optional EVF



The Leica X Vario achieves a DxOMark score of 78 points, a good score for the APS-C size sensor. This high score means the camera is currently ranked 50th overall in our database, equivalent to the new Sony A3000 sensor and the Sony NEX. -6.

 Both color discrimination at 23.4 bits and dynamic range at 12.7 eV are both excellent. However, what really stands out is the sensor's low-light capabilities.

 After achieving ISO 1320, it ranks 28th overall in this category, and currently ranks 4th from APS-C / H sized CMOS sensors in our database.

High-end digital compacts have flourished and the LeEco X Vario must compete with a wider spectrum of models, including the precursor to the innovative full-frame A7 model, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and the Re-Imagine RX1R. Huh.

The large full-frame sensor and high-speed Zeiss 35mm f2 score equal to a lofty DxOMark score of 91 points. If we look at the matrix individually,

the full-frame sensor has an undeniable advantage - +1.6 bits extra color sensitivity, +0.9 eV wider dynamic range and a +1 stop gain in low light sensitivity.

Although the quality of the sensor is excellent, the camera is certainly not as versatile as the Lyca. The same can be said about the Nikon Coolpix A, although the sensor does a similar job.

 Although it is not surprising that the two sensors are related but Nikon has pulled an additional +1 ER in the dynamic range at the base ISO (placing it next to the RX1R).


Excellent noise characteristics mean that the Leica X Vario has a formidable performance at high ISO.

Although Nikon has the same DR at ISO as the full-frame Sony, it compares with Leica at higher sensitivity.

When announced, the Leica-X Wario received, perhaps unjustly, widespread criticism for Wario Elmer's ica slow 'maximum aperture (f6.3).

 It's certainly just 1/3 stop of slow 'compared to f3.6, but it reminds of the quickest nature of lens selection. Despite this,

the sensor in the Leica X Vario is an excellent performer, especially in relation to its high SNR. However, the promising camera specification and low-light performance may somehow sway critics, with just a $ 3,000 shame, the X Wario isn't for everyone.